Welcome to our Summer brochure. It’s been a whirlwind few months at the Barn, with some new
major projects taking off and ambitious capital development plans being pursued by the team.
In January we learned that we had been successful in achieving another three years of funding
support from Creative Scotland, and whilst, like many others, we didn’t receive the full amount
we asked for, it was welcome confirmation that the work we do here at the Barn is nationally
recognised and valued.
That sense of value and belonging to a wider creative community is something our Friends of the
Barn group continue to work hard to build. If you would like to be part of our growing community
of supporters, then please become a Friend of the Barn – from only £15 a year and with some
brand new member benefits being introduced in 2018, it’s a great way of keeping our work alive
and helping us provide creative activities for the youngest and most vulnerable in our community.
www.thebarnarts.co.uk/support/become-a-friend
The following pages are filled with an array of performances, screenings and activities to entertain
the whole family. From the sounds of international guitar star Preston Reed and the rousing strings
of the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention, to stunning aerial theatre from Ellie Dubois and bespoke
tailored sessions such as our Dementia-friendly film screenings - there really is something for
everyone to enjoy at the Barn. Let’s make it a Summer to remember!
Lorraine Grant
Director

Funded By

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The Barn is run by Woodend Arts Limited , a registered Scottish Charity SC022620

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Woodend Arts Limited is a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, Company No. 392079
The Barn is one of Creative Scotland’s Regularly Funded Organisations

PERFORMANCES &
SCREENINGS

Thursday 7 June @ 7.30pm
RIGHT LINES PRODUCTIONS

THE ISLE OF LOVE

Written by Euan Martin and Dave Smith from award-winning theatre company Right Lines
Productions, in collaboration with Randolph’s Leap singer Adam Ross. This indie pop musical
captures the feelings evoked by a Scottish Hebridean island - the good, the bad and the glorious.
With laughter, tears and fabulous live music, you’re bound to fall in love with The Isle of Love!
£9, £6 conc in advance
£10, £7 conc on the door

Sunday 10 June @ 4pm
LIVE SCREENING

BOLSHOI BALLET: COPPELIA
(12A)

The Bolshoi’s unique version of Coppélia
exhibits a fascinating reconstruction of the
original 19th century choreography of this
ebullient comedy involving a feisty heroine,
a boyish fiancee with a wandering eye, and
an old dollmaker. Legendary choreographer
Sergei Vikharev’s interpretation of this
classic ballet is witty and striking.
Running time 165 minutes
£16.50, £14.50 conc, £5.50 U16 in advance
£17.50, £15.50 conc, £6.15 U16 on the door

Friday 15 June @ 7.30pm
ANNA PORUBCANSKY AND COMPANY
OF WOLVES

UNBECOMING

An intimate portrait of a woman fragmented.
Distorted by expectation, by obligation, by
desire. A solo performance in song, movement
and text. Part theatre show, part music gig;
Unbecoming is an invitation to a private world,
a unique and delicate space where pretence
slips away. Supported by Creative Scotland in
association with Cumbernauld Theatre /
The Work Room / Platform.
14+
£8, £5 conc in advance
£9, £6 conc on the door

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Sunday 17 June @ 6pm
CURIOUS

SIXFOLD BY ELISABETH SCHILLING

Curious is a creative, curated supper club which
invites curious patrons to view experimental work
followed by a supper with the artist to discuss their
work. This Curious event showcases a new work by
the contemporary dancer Elisabeth Schilling.
SIXFOLD takes you to the beginnings of a world,
a different world, where distinctions, normally
taken for granted, are yet to be drawn. Crossing
borders by moving between the art forms of dance
and visual art, SIXFOLD creates a foreign space
of possibilities to be filled by nothing but the
imagination.
Light supper included in the ticket price. Advance
booking essential. Please indicate dietary
requirements at the time of booking.
a curated, creative supper club
#feedyourmindandyourbelly

Friday 22 June @ 8pm
BEYOND PRESENTS

TOM ALLEN - ABSOLUTELY

The sharply dressed, well-spoken,
disparagingly camp son of working
class Bromley, Tom Allen embarks on his
debut solo tour this autumn. As seen on
Mock The Week, 8 out of 10 Cats Does
Countdown, Live at the Apollo, The Great
British Bake Off’s Extra Slice, The John
Bishop Show, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala
at the O2 and heard on Radio 4’s Just
a Minute and News Quiz. The Barn
is delighted to bring this popular
comedian’s cutting wit to a North
East audience.
14+ Under 16’s to be accompanied
£15.40

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£12, £8 conc in advance

Sunday 24 June @ 8pm

HEIDI TALBOT &
JOHN MCCUSKER

Two of folk music’s most highly regarded and
celebrated musicians, John McCusker and Heidi
Talbot, are joining forces. 2018 will see Heidi
and John celebrate their tenth year as musical
partners with a new EP released in November
on Under One Sky Records and an extensive
UK & European tour. John has produced Heidi’s
last 3 albums, they have both toured all over the
globe in each others live bands but this will be
the first time the pair collaborate exclusively as
a duo.
£16, £14 conc

Thursday 28 June @ 8pm

TANNARA

Tannara play contemporary Scottish folk music: Considered, complex arrangements that surround
original tunes, modern tunes and traditional ballads. Tannara play with a raw energy that brings
booming sets of tunes and songs together with moments of knot-in-stomach beauty.
“A quartet comprising fiddle, guitar, harp and accordion, they’ve developed their own group identity,
playing smart, imaginative arrangements with verve”. The Herald
£10, £8 conc, £5.50 under 16’s in advance
£11, £9 conc, £6.50 under 16’s on the door

Director Ruben Östlund returns with a knife-sharp satire on art, culture and communication in the
digital age. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, The Square stars Claes Bang
as the respected curator of a contemporary art museum in Stockholm. He’s gearing up to launch
their next show when blackmail threats and a shocking viral stunt cooked up by the museum’s PR
agency send Christian – and the museum – into an existential crisis.
English, Danish, and Swedish with English Subtitles
Running time 151 minutes
£6, £5 conc in advance

£8, £6 conc on the door £4.50 for Friends of the Barn

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Thursday 5 July @ 8pm
BEYOND PRESENTS

JOSH ROUSE + SUPPORT

You don’t have to work hard to enjoy Rouse’s
music. His songs present themselves to you
with an open heart, an innate intelligence
and an absolute lack of pretension. Rouse was
born in Nebraska, and following an itinerant
upbringing he eventually landed in Nashville
where he recorded his debut Dressed Like
Nebraska (1998). The follow-up (Home, 2000)
yielded the song “Directions” used in the film
Vanilla Sky. In 2014, he won a Goya Award for
best song for “Do You Really Want To Be In
Love,” from the film La Gran Familia Española.
14+ (under 16’s to be accompanied by an adult)
£16.50

Wednesday 11 July @ 7.30pm

FILM: WESTWOOD: PUNK, ICON,
ACTIVIST (15) (2018)

Dame Vivienne Westwood: punk, icon,
provocateur, and one of the most influential
originators in recent history. This is the first
film to encompass the remarkable story of one
of the true icons of our time, as she fights to
maintain her brand’s integrity, her principles and her legacy. Directed by Lorna Tucker.
Running time 83 minutes
£6, £5 conc in advance
£8, £6 conc on the door
£4.50 for Friends of the Barn

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Thursday 12 July @ 7.30pm
PRESENTED BY THE NORTH
ATLANTIC FIDDLE CONVENTION

NORTHERN CROSSINGS

The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention
returns with another fantastic
programme of events celebrating
the many fiddle and dance traditions
around the North Atlantic. This
concert features the very best of
fiddlers and dancers from the UK
and beyond – fiddle-cello duo
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, panScandinavian trio Fru Skagerrak,
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners The
Rheingans Sisters, and innovative
American fiddler Brittany Haas,
and no doubt a few surprise appearances as well. Visit northatlanticfiddle.com for more details,
including workshops and the full festival programme.
Supported by:The Elphinstone Institute, Aberdeenshire Council, EventScotland,
The MacRobert Trust and the University of Aberdeen.
£14, £11 conc

Wednesday 18 July @ 7pm
LIVE SCREENING

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY:
ROMEO AND JULIET (12A)

What if your first true love was someone you’d
been told you must hate? Set in a world very
like our own, this Romeo and Juliet is about a
generation of young people born into violence
and ripped apart by the bitter divisions of
their parents. The famous story of love at first
sight explodes with intense passion and an
irresistible desire for change, but leads all
too quickly to heartbreaking consequences. A
beautiful contemporary adaptation starring
Bally Gill and Karen Fishwick.
Running time 210 minutes
£16.50, £14.50 conc, £5.50 U16 in advance
£17.50, £15.50 conc, £6.50 U16 on the door

Aboyne Cello Festival is delighted to welcome
back Rebecca Gilliver, Principal Cellist of the
London Symphony Orchestra and Professor
of Cello at London’s Guildhall School of Music,
after a stunning and moving recital at last
year’s festival.
Early success in national and international
competitions led to critically acclaimed
debut recitals at the Wigmore Hall in London
and Carnegie Hall, New York. Rebecca has
performed in major music festivals and as a
soloist with the Halle, the Academy of
St Martin in the Fields and as guest principal
with orchestras all around the world.
The programme features music by Bach, Bloch,
Nadia Boulanger and Ethel Smyth.
£12, £10 conc, £5 students,
under 18’s and jobseekers
Wednesday 1 August @ 7.30pm
ABOYNE CELLO FESTIVAL PRESENTS

THE THREE CELLISTS ENTERTAIN

A sparkling evening’s entertainment from
three fabulous cellists, Philip Higham, Rebecca
Gilliver and James Halsey. These incredibly
experienced solo and chamber music players
will amaze and amuse, move and delight with a
wonderful variety of music!
This evening programme will include music by
Schumann and Hindemith.
£12, £10 conc, £5 students, under 18’s and
jobseekers

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Wednesday 15 August @ 7.30pm
RECORDED SCREENING

MATTHEW BOURNE COMPANY:
CINDERELLA (PG) (2017)

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella is a thrilling
and evocative love story set in London during
the Second World War. The internationally
acclaimed choreographer’s interpretation of
the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true
war-time romance. A chance meeting results in
a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing
young RAF pilot, together just long enough to
fall in love before being parted by the horrors
of the Blitz. Bourne’s vivid storytelling has
never been more heart-stopping and touching,
and will take the audience into the heart of
Prokofiev’s magnificent score.
Running time 150 minutes
£16.50, £14.50 conc, £5.50 U16 in advance
£17.50, £15.50 conc, £6.50 U16 on the door

Wednesday 22 August @ 7.30pm

FILM: WALK WITH ME (PG)
(2017)

With unprecedented access, ‘Walk With
Me’ takes us deep inside the world-famous
monastery of Zen Buddhist master Thich
Nhat Hanh, and captures the life of a
monastic community who have given up all
their possessions for one common purpose
– to practice the art of mindfulness.
Beautifully narrated by Benedict
Cumberbatch.
Running time 94 minutes
£6, £5 conc in advance
£8, £6 conc on the door
£4.50 for Friends of the Barn

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MURIEL SPARK CENTENARY
CELEBRATION

Visit the Barn for a selection of special events to celebrate the centenary of author Muriel Spark’s birth.
Tuesday 28 August @ 7.30pm
THE BARN SALON

Wednesday 29 August @ 6.30pm
TEA PARTY & FILM

Join writer Shane Strachan as he reads excerpts
from his short fiction about the North East’s
fishing communities, theatre projects, and
current works-in-progress. He will also read
from a series of new short stories inspired by
Muriel Spark’s connection with Aberdeen’s
twin city Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) commissioned
to celebrate her centenary. The Barn Salon is
supported by Live Literature.

Maggie Smith stars as the charismatic teacher
moulding her motley assortment of schoolgirls
in her own image. This iconic film brings 1930’s
Edinburgh alive through the story of one
eccentric teacher and her impact on her pupils.

SHANE STRACHAN ON MURIEL
SPARK

£5, £3 conc

THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN
BRODIE (12) (1969)

The ticket price includes entry to the film and a
cream tea with coffee or tea. Drinks (including a
menu of 1930s cocktails inspired by Miss
Jean Brodie) can be purchased separately from
our bar.
Cream tea @ 6.30pm
Film @ 7.30pm
Running time 113 minutes
£10, £7.50 conc in advance
£15, £12.50 conc on the door

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Thursday 30 August @ 8pm

PRESTON REED

One of the greatest and most influential
guitarists in the world, Preston Reed has
been captivating audiences globally for three
decades. The power and depth of Preston’s
compositions are as unique as his execution.
A breath-taking visual and sonic experience;
a border-hopping musical language that tells
stories without words.
”widely thought of as the world’s most gifted
guitarist” Total Guitar
£14, £12 conc

Wednesday 5 September @ 7.30pm

FILM: BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY
LAMARR STORY (12A) (2017)

Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr was known
as the world’s most beautiful woman. Her
arresting looks and glamorous life stood in
the way of her being given the credit she
deserved as an ingenious inventor whose
pioneering work helped revolutionize
modern communication. In 2016 director
Alexandra Dean and producer Adam
Haggiag unearthed four never-beforeheard audio tapes of Hedy speaking
on the record about her incredible
life. In this documentary Hedy finally
gets the chance to tell her own
story.
Running time 88 minutes
£6, £5 conc in advance
£8, £6 conc on the door
£4.50 for Friends of the Barn

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Wednesday 26 September @ 7pm
RECORDED SCREENING

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
(12A)

Down on his luck in the suburbs, John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement
by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really
pull the strings, orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance amidst a theatrical smorgasbord of petty
rivalries, jealousies and over-inflated egos. Directed by Fiona Laird.
Running time 210 minutes
£16.50, £14.50 conc, £5.50 U16 in advance
£17.50, £15.50 conc, £6.50 U16 on the door

Thursday 27 September @ 7.30pm
FROZEN CHARLOTTE & STADIUM ROCK

NESTS

Written by “remarkable” (Scotsman) Xana
Marwick. A frightened, starving boy and
his only friend, a crow, encounter a man
on the edge of society trying to forget his
past. Magical realism meets real-life media
broadcast in this moving fairy-tale for today
that questions how our society treats the young
and vulnerable.
12+
£10, £5 conc in advance
£11, £6 conc on the door

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Saturday 29 September @ 7.30pm
NO SHOW

ELLIE DUBOIS

What do you expect when you go to the circus? The greatest show on earth? The glitzy smiles,
the glitter of sequins, the drum rolls as performers who seem superhuman effortlessly perform
death-defying acts? No Show joyously and heartbreakingly reveals what lies hidden beneath the
showmanship. A stunning piece of aerial theatre which combines circus arts with a sharp critique
of gender expectations.
£12, £10 conc in advance
£13, £11 conc on the door

Sunday 30 September @ 3pm
WOODEND MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS

SINOPIA QUARTET

The Sinopia Quartet are four of Scotland’s
leading young string players. Graduates of the
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Cambridge
University and the Guildhall School of Music,
the quartet’s members individually play with
groups including Scottish Chamber Orchestra,
London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Scottish
Symphony Orchestra and Scottish Opera.
The afternoon’s programme includes: Haydn
(String Quartet Op. 76, No. 1), Schubert
(Quartettsatz), Debussy (String Quartet in G
minor) and Takemitsu (A Way A Lone).
£12, £10 conc, £5 students, under 18’s and
job seekers

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DEMENTIA
FRIENDLY CLASSIC
MATINEES @
THE BARN

Our dementia friendly screenings are open
to all but tailored specifically to people living
with dementia and their supporters. Our
classic matinees include a short interval (tea,
coffee, and biscuits served by our friendly
volunteers) as well as a relaxed space made
more accessible to an audience living with
dementia. If you would like to know more or
discuss access requirements, please call our
Programming Manager on 01330 826520.
All tickets to these screenings are £3 each.
Price of admission includes refreshments at
the interval.

Wednesday 6 June @ 1.30pm

FILM: THE ARTIST (PG) (2011)

A charming film set in the final days of
Hollywood’s silent cinema. A young starlet
(Bérénice Bejo) is hurtled into the limelight
when she accidentally bumps into a
distinguished film star (Jean Dujardin) and his
faithful dog (Uggie). As her star brightens, his
starts to wane following the advent of talking
pictures and the Great Depression. After
winning seven BAFTAs, three Golden Globes,
and five Oscars, Michel Hazanavicius’ witty
silent film comes highly recommended.
Running time 93 minutes

Wednesday 4 July @ 1.30pm

FILM: GENTLEMEN PREFER
BLONDES (U) (1953)

Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell star as the
showgirls with very different attitudes to life
and love. Sweetly mercenary Lorelei (Monroe)
has her eye on a rich gentleman while the
romantic Dorothy (Russell) falls for an athletics
team. This witty and colourful story follows the
showgirls’ adventures on their journey across
the Atlantic to Paris. Will love conquer all in the
city of light or are diamonds really a girl’s best
friend? The classic film is based on Anita Loos’
novel and directed by Howard Hawks.
Running time 89 minutes

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Wednesday 8 August @ 1.30pm

FILM: CHARADE (PG) (1963)

Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant star in Stanley
Donen’s comic murder mystery. Returning
from a holiday, Regina Lampert (Hepburn)
is shocked to discover that her dull husband
Charles is dead. Each new discovery has Regina
reeling: Charles was murdered, he had multiple
passports, and he possessed a stolen fortune
which is now missing. The French police, the
CIA, and an assortment of thugs all seem to
think she knows where the money is hidden,
as does an enigmatic stranger (Grant) who
appears out of nowhere claiming to be her ally.
Running time 109 minutes

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RAINBOW SEASON
To mark the first Pride celebration in the North
East for over a decade, the Barn is proud to
present a series of stunning new LGBT+ films
this June.
From 6.30pm on each screening day we will be
opening our Cosy Corner and running a pop-up
bar and library for patrons to relax in before
the show. A selection of board games and
LGBT+ literature will be available to keep you
entertained before the film starts. All welcome.
The Rainbow Season is
created in partnership with
Grampian Pride.
Supported by Film Hub
Scotland

Wednesday 6 June @ 7.30pm

FILM: PROFESSOR MARSTON
AND THE WONDER WOMEN
(15) (2017)

Angela Robinson’s film charts the fascinating
and unique story of the creator of the comic
book character Wonder Woman, and the
women who inspired her. The Marstons, happily
married psychologists, both find themselves
falling for their research assistant Olive and a
series of lie detector tests reveal that their
attraction is mutual. Wonder Woman
grows in popularity while the
Marstons and Olive build a life
together. The polyamorous
family fight the prejudices
of 1940s America when
the Wonder Woman
comics are denounced
as deviant.
Running time 106
minutes
£6, £4 conc in advance
£8, £6 conc on the door

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Wednesday 20 June @ 7.30pm

FILM: A FANTASTIC WOMAN (15) (2017)

Acclaimed director Sebastián Lelio returns with a groundbreaking and
Academy Award-winning film anchored by a powerful performance from rising
star Daniela Vega. This modern Chilean masterpiece follows the story of a
transgender woman’s fight for recognition following the death of her life partner.
Spanish with English Subtitles
Running time 104 minutes
£6, £4 conc in advance
£8, £6 conc on the door

Wednesday 27 June @ 7.30pm

FILM: CALL ME BY YOUR NAME
(15)

Luca Guadagnino’s Oscar-winning film is
a touching coming-of-age story set in the
summer of 1983. Teenage musical prodigy Elio
plans on spending a lazy summer reading in his
family’s villa in Northern Italy. The arrival of his
new tutor, a young American graduate student,
disrupts Elio’s plans for a quiet holiday as the
two men are drawn to each other.
Running time 129 minutes
£6, £4 conc in advance
£8, £6 conc on the door

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ARE YOU A FRIEND YET?
Your support of the Barn is invaluable and helps us plan for the future
with confidence, whether it is developing our education programme or
simply keeping the roof over our heads. Your subscription entitles you
to exclusive offers, special invites and discounted ticket prices where
advertised*.
JOIN THE FRIENDS AT THE BOX OFFICE ON 01330 825431
OR ONLINE AT WWW.THEBARNARTS.CO.UK
*for all membership rates and benefits please visit the website

FRIENDS OF THE
BARN TALKS

These exciting talks are organised by the Friends
of the Barn and open to all. Tickets are free for
Friends. Places are allocated on a first come, first
served basis. Please book your ticket in advance.
The ticket price for non-Friends is £6, £5 conc
Thursday 14 June @
7.30pm

BEN KILNER

Join us to meet the local
snowboarding Olympian.
Hear about how Ben’s
ambition saw him travel
from an enthusiast
to representing his
country in the half-pipe
in Vancouver 2010 and
Sochi 2014. Find out more about his experience
on television commentating on the incredible
snowboarding achievements in the 2018
PyeongChang Olympics.

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Thursday 20 September @ 7.30pm

DAVID MACDONALD: LIFE ON
THE FROZEN CONTINENT - WHY
THE ANTARCTIC IS IMPORTANT
AND WHY WE SHOULD LOOK
AFTER IT

David Macdonald (Emeritus Professor of
Geology, University of Aberdeen) talks about
how Antarctica is different from the other
continents – it is the highest, coldest, windiest,
last-discovered, least-explored, and the
only continent without a permanent human
population. Join him to hear about the story
of his life on the seventh continent, how it has
changed over 40 years, and how and why we
can protect it for the future.

FAMILY FUN
Sat 2 June @ 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm

GARDEN PARTY

Join us in the Wild Garden for a day of
celebration and fun for the whole family.
Explore our beautiful garden and take part in
free creative activities. Why not take along a
picnic to enjoy in the summer sunshine?
Friends of the Barn will also be hosting their
annual plant sale during the garden party from
which all proceeds will be fed back into our
education programme here at the Barn. This is
a great opportunity to buy locally grown plants
and herbs.
Free, drop in

Saturday 7 July @ 12pm - 4pm

EXHIBITION EXPLORERS :
PRINTMAKING

Explore the 80th Annual Exhibition of the
Society of Wood Engravers showing work from
88 Wood Engravers from all over the world.
Learn about the technique of Wood Engraving
from local artists and make your own relief
print to take home.
Suitable for 3+
Free, drop in

The Barn has joined forces with Banchory Beer
Festival Family Day! So send your teens to us
then, sit back and relax at the Beer Festival! We’ll
be running 3 x two-hour time slots each offering
something different including street art and
graffiti. Plus, our chill out zone will be set up so
they can plug-in their games or just hang out!
Suitable for 12 – 16 yrs old
Available to book when purchasing a 12-16 year
old ticket for Banchory Beer Festival via their
website www.banchorybeerfestival.com
*Parents/carers will be required to sign
children in/out on the day at the Barn stand in
the Festival Field where children will then be
chaperoned over to the Barn by a member of the
Teen Takeover team.

Sunday 16 September @ 10am - 4pm
TECHFEST

EUREKA!

Techfest Eureka day returns to the Barn again for a fun filled day of STEAM activities that
encourages learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. With hands-on
activities, performances and demonstrations suitable for the whole family this interactive and
educational experience is not to be missed.
£2 entry fee per person and some activity times should be
booked in advance. Under 2’s go free

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WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

LEARNING AT THE BARN

FOR MORE WORKSHOP LISTINGS PLEASE
CHECK OUR WEBSITE OR SIGN UP TO OUR
MAILING LIST.

Tuesday 24 July @ 10am - 11am, 11.45 - 12.45, 1.30pm - 2.30pm

GARDEN TOTS’ SUMMER SPECIAL

Discover nature with your little one in this special early years workshop. Outdoor expert Mandy
Tulloch will be on hand to help you play, explore and get messy in our Wild Garden.
Ages 2 - 5
Early booking recommended.
£5 per child, adults free (all children must be accompanied by an adult)
Monday 30 July - Friday 3 August @ 9am - 5pm

CREATIVE KIDS CAMP @ THE BARN

New for 2018 is our Creative Kids Camp –
a week full of creative fun including music, art and crafts and dance. Each day children will get to
try two different activities led by a professional tutor as well as exploring our Wild Garden where
we will spend lunchtime each day.
This week is suitable for kids going into P4 – 7 after summer. Children can be dropped off at 9am
and collected at 5pm daily. Children should bring a packed lunch each day.
See our website for more details
www.thebarnarts.co.uk
£150 for full week or £30 per day
Early Bird Booking Discount for Full Week if booked before 23 June: £145

Comprising a body of stunning drawings and prints,
this new exhibition of work springs from the artist’s
observations of changes in the landscape of Crathes, made
over a number of years.
“The year turns not in a circle but in a spiral. Each
returning season is different. Changes may be small,
shifting backwards and forwards or edging slowly
towards a new condition. Changes may be sudden, as
when there is a major flood.” Nicola Chambury.
Join us for an exhibition closing event on Sunday
10th June between 2pm and 4pm.
All welcome

The Barn Gallery is delighted to host the 80th
Annual Exhibition of the Society of Wood
Engravers. An outstanding contemporary
show from 88 Wood Engravers from all over
the world. This is the last opportunity to see
this collection of national work, which this
year includes two Aberdeenshire artists.
*closed Friday 29 and Saturday 30 June
Opening Event:
Saturday 23 June @ 2pm - 4pm
All welcome
The exhibition will be accompanied by a
series of workshops (see p 27)

Tuesday 11 - Saturday 22 September
Tues - Sat @ 12 - 4pm

NEWTON HARRISON
THE DEEP WEALTH OF THIS
NATION, SCOTLAND

Opening event - Tues 11 September
6pm - 8pm All welcome
The Barn is delighted to host the world
premiere of new artworks by Newton Harrison,
which form part of the international arts &
ecology project, entitled The Deep Wealth of
This Nation, Scotland, being taken forward in
collaboration with The Center for the Study
of the Force Majeure, University of California,
Santa Cruz, USA.

Friday 14 September
Talk @ 7pm
Ceilidh @ 8pm

NEWTON HARRISON
CONVERSATION & CEILIDH

Promising to be an unique evening of lively
discussion and energetic dancing, come along
and join Newton Harrison for an exclusive
discussion and Q&A session on his work The
Deep Wealth of This Nation, Scotland.
The evening will conclude in true Scottish style
with a celebratory ceilidh.
Combined ticket - talk and ceilidh ÂŁ10, ÂŁ8 conc

The project presents an an original vision to see
how one small country can mobilise as a nation
to be the first industrialised country to give
back more to the global environment, which the
Harrisons call the Life Web, than it consumes.
Newton Harrison will return to Aberdeenshire
to host a number of discussion events, both at
the Barn and elsewhere in Scotland.
This work will be presented at the Taipei
Biennial, November 2018 - March 2019.

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ANKE ADDY: THE LIVING CAIRNGORMS

A BEYOND THE BARN TOURING EXHIBITION

@ St Margaret’s Braemar
Sat 18 August - 3 September daily 11am - 3pm
Opening Event: Saturday 18 August @ 4pm-6pm
@ the Barn
Saturday 29 September - Saturday 10 November Tues - Sat 12pm - 4pm
Opening Event: Saturday 29 September @ 2pm - 4pm
Anke Addy’s stunning new photographic exhibition ‘The Living Cairngorms’ is inspired by Nan
Shepherd’s well known book ‘The Living Mountain’ and is set in what is now widely known as The
Cairngorms National Park.
The images included are of the landscape, the native plants, the birds and mammals, all of which
are important aspects of this internationally renowned mountain range. To complete the picture,
rivers, lochs, snow, ice, weather, and man are also part of this wide-ranging show.
The Barn is delighted to be working in partnership with St Margaret’s Braemar to bring this
exhibition of new work to Deeside.
For associated events please check the Barn website www.thebarnarts.co.uk

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WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

LEARNING AT THE BARN

FOR MORE WORKSHOP LISTINGS PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE OR SIGN UP
TO OUR MAILING LIST.

Mondays 4 - 25 June @ 10am - 1.30pm

OIL PAINTING WITH NEAL
MACDONALD - EXPERIENCED

Develop your oil painting skills in a supportive
group atmosphere where Neal provides expert
advice and guidance. Participants are required
to bring their own materials and canvas. This
class is aimed at painters with some experience
of working in oils.
£110, £100 conc
Mondays 4 - 25 June @ 2pm - 4.30pm

INTRODUCTION TO OIL
PAINTING - BEGINNERS

This 4 week block will introduce participants
to the technique of oil painting under the
guidance of artist Neal Macdonald. Participants
will be required to bring their own materials
and canvas. Suitable for beginners.
£60, £55 conc
£60, £55 conc

Wednesday 20 June @ 2pm - 4pm
Thursday 21 June @ 10am - 4pm

WOOD ENGRAVING FOUNDATION

Learn the art of wood engraving with world
renowned wood engraver Hilary Paynter.
Create your own original artwork using one
of the simplest and most exquisite forms of
printmaking. Tools and materials provided.
On day 2 participants will join the intermediate
class to share new skills.
Tools, materials and bread and soup for lunch
all included.
£95 for both days
Thursday 21 June @ 10am - 4pm

WOOD ENGRAVING INTERMEDIATE

Hone your wood engraving skills with Hilary
Paynter, featured artist in the Society of Wood
Engravers exhibition. Create a new carving and
original print in the inspiring surroundings of
the Barn Gallery. Tools, materials and bread and
soup for lunch all included.
£60

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Tuesday 26 June, 28 August, 25th
September @ 1.30pm – 3pm

DANCE 50+

A mixture of contemporary dance techniques,
improvisation and creative tasks led by
professional dancer Mhairi Allan. No previous
experience necessary, just an enthusiasm to
move and experience the joy and freedom of
dance.
£6 per session

Have you always wanted to sing and not had the confidence? Come and discover your own voice by
singing songs from all over the world with this friendly group of singers. Everyone is welcome. Led
by Fiona and Mark Hope and Lynne Burns.
£30 for 6 week block or £6 per session

The Barn is based in refurbished farm buildings, between Crathes Castle and the beautiful Deeside town of Banchory,
just 30 minutes from Aberdeen.
TRAVEL
Buses run regularly to Banchory from Aberdeen and
Braemar.
Information on Stagecoach services 201, 202, 203 can be
found on their website:
www.stagecoachbus.com/about/north-scotland

the Barn +
Buchanan Bistro

ACCESS
Free accessible parking spaces at Barn entrance.
Wheelchair accessible throughout.
Induction Loop in Main Theatre.
Call our friendly box office staff to find out how we can
assist you with any additional access requirements.
CAR PARK
There is an on site car park at the Barn. Please
understand that the car park fills up quickly on event
nights so we advise patrons to arrive early to ensure a
parking space. Our car park attendants are all volunteers
who kindly donate their time. We ask patrons to respect
our volunteers and cooperate with them if the car park
is busy.
ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Tickets to our events are cheaper when booked in
advance. We encourage advance ticket purchasing to
avoid disappointment. If tickets are still available for
events they will be sold at the Box Office half an hour
before the performance.
Ticket prices include a booking fee where applicable.
Gift Vouchers are available.
CONCESSIONS
Concession means anyone who is claiming benefits or
unemployed, students in full-time education, senior
citizens, and under-18’s.
Children aged 2 and under go free, except where shows
are specifically for younger children. Access assistants
will not be charged for accompanying a person with a
disability.

WORKSHOPS
The Barn reserves the right to cancel workshops that are
undersubscribed. To ensure your place on our workshop
programme please book in advance. Booking registration
ends one week prior to the sessions starting.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
We do not offer refunds unless the event is a sell-out
and we are able to re-sell your tickets to someone on the
waiting list. If we manage to re-sell your tickets, you will
be refunded the cost of the tickets, minus the booking
fee. We are not able to accept returned tickets for
performances on the door.
In the event of a cancellation due to unforeseen
circumstances relating to the venue or artists/
performers, all sales will be refunded including the
booking fee.
FOOD AND DRINK
The Barn’s bar opens half an hour before the show and
serves a delicious selection of wine, beer, spirits, and soft
drinks. Our bar is run by our friendly volunteers. The bar
is cash only - the nearest cash point is 5 minutes away at
the Tesco store.

SEATING
Please note that seating is unreserved. To ensure you get
your preferred seat, or if you are coming as a large party
who wish to be seated together, please arrive in good
time. Doors open half an hour before performances are
advertised to start.

Buchanan’s Bistro serves food and is located next to the
Barn. Please contact the Bistro directly for details or to
book a table on 01330 826530 or visit their website:
www.buchananfood.com

We are happy to reserve seats for visitors with disabilities
and their access assistants.